Panel Technician

AustCorp Executive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and tools

Training and career progression

Stable work with supportive team

Job summary

AustCorp Executive in Sydney is seeking an experienced Fire Panel Technician to join our team. You will program, commission and service Ampac, Notifier and Vesda systems across varied client sites, diagnosing faults and delivering reliable fire safety outcomes with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.

Ideal candidates hold NSW electrical licence, white card, and proven exposure to AS 1851/AS 1670 standards, with strong reporting skills and a proactive attitude toward safety and on-site

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a fire alarm or panel technician.
• Proficient in Ampac and Notifier programming.
• Vesda servicing and configuration experience.
• Knowledge of AS 1851/AS 1670/AS 7240 standards.
• NSW electrical licence and white card required.

Responsibilities

• Program, commission and modify Ampac and Notifier fire indicator panels, including networked systems
• Test, service and maintain Vesda aspirating smoke detection systems
• Diagnose and rectify complex panel and system faults
• Carry out routine testing and maintenance in line with AS 1851 and AS 1670
• Complete accurate service reports and defect documentation
• Liaise with clients, building managers and other trades on site
• Support colleagues with technical advice on panel and detection issues
• Follow all WHS requirements, including site inductions and SWMS

Skills

Fire panel experience

Ampac/Notifier expertise

Vesda experience

AS 1851/AS 1670/AS 7240 knowledge

NSW electrical licence

White card

Laptop-based workflow

Tools

Service reporting software

Laptop workflow tools

Job description

Fire Panel Technician (Ampac, Notifier, Vesda) | Sydney

An established Sydney fire services contractor is looking for an experienced Fire Panel Technician to join its team. You'll be the go-to person for fire indicator panel work, covering programming, commissioning, fault finding and servicing across a range of client sites. If you're confident with Ampac, Notifier and Vesda and enjoy solving problems others can't, we'd like to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Program, commission and modify Ampac and Notifier fire indicator panels, including networked systems
• Test, service and maintain Vesda aspirating smoke detection systems
• Diagnose and rectify complex panel and system faults
• Carry out routine testing and maintenance in line with AS 1851 and AS 1670
• Complete accurate service reports and defect documentation
• Liaise with clients, building managers and other trades on site
• Support colleagues with technical advice on panel and detection issues
• Follow all WHS requirements, including site inductions and SWMS

About you

Essential

• Proven experience as a fire alarm or panel technician
• Proficient in programming and commissioning Ampac and Notifier panels
• Hands-on Vesda experience, including servicing and configuration
• Sound working knowledge of AS 1851, AS 1670 and AS 7240
• Relevant electrical licence for NSW fire alarm work
• Current white card and valid driver's licence
• Confident with service reporting software and a laptop-based workflow

Desirable

• Experience with other panel brands, such as Pertronic, Tyco or Simplex
• EWIS experience
• Networking and graphics programming
• Working at heights and EWP tickets
• Interest in progressing into a technical lead or advisor role

  What's on offer

  • $57 to $60 per hour, depending on experience, plus superannuation
  • Company vehicle and tools
  • Stable work with a supportive team [confirm]
  • Training and career progression